Indonesian police claim the people smugglers were given the Jasmine by the Australian officials before it ran aground on a reef. (Indonesian Police) ((Indonesian Police))

He said the asylum seekers were sent on their way on the two boats with just a drum of fuel each before eventually hitting a reef near Landu island, in West Rote, where they were rescued by villagers.

General Endang said the police investigation report had been handed to National Police headquarters in Jakarta.

The claims come as the Greens demand the government come clean on whether taxpayers' money was paid to asylum seeker boat crew members.

The Senate has passed a motion calling on the government to produce, by 3pm (AEST) on Wednesday, documents relating to the alleged handing of more than US$30,000 to people smugglers in a bid to get boats to return to Indonesia.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he is "absolutely confident" Australian agencies had acted within the law at all times, but will not comment on the specifics.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says Labor governments never paid people smugglers to turn boats around, but refused to say whether the practice was used on land in Indonesia.

The Australian Federal Police is also considering whether the alleged payments warrant investigation.

Former immigration minister Scott Morrison, who still sits on the front bench, says media reports of Indonesian police claims are "effectively hearsay" and the government shouldn't have to comment on them.

He repeatedly said Australian officials had always acted lawfully during operations to stop asylum seeker boats.

"We will continue to have that success because of our resolve and determination to do things in a way that will be effective," he told the Nine Network.